Building those relationships is something I've recently been trying to build in habits for because I am recognizing the tremendous value it holds to learning and opportunities.

I know it is not quite the "track record" one would want to see for someone trying to get in to larger multi family deals but I recognize the power of apartment investing and haven't come across a rule book that says I cant.

Also, if your loan was conventional; Fannie Mae recognizes the legitimacy of a QC between the mortgage holders and the LLC so long as the LLC is controlled by the borrowers; If the property was owned prior to closing by a limited liability corporation (LLC) that is majority-owned or controlled by the borrower(s), the time it was held by the LLC may be counted towards meeting the borrower’s six-month ownership requirement.

Recognize a bad investment early and cut it out if you need to.

@Wayne Brooks any nationally recognized training school that you could recommend?

It seems like a combination of ignorance and negligence - there were a few issues that I think they genuinely didn't know about, e.g. they installed a furnace closet in an area where it is not allowed (a bedroom).

Perhaps out-of-state owners as well.If you're adding probate to the mix, recognize that it's going to be a different market and how you make it work is going to be different. 

But, be able to quickly recognize a potential deal and start building your rapport and find out what's motivating them.Good luck!

You need to read the actual probate file.....if the brother’s deed was not recognized, and the wife didn’t get it, then what happened?  

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.5.